Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Duties
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Obtains & maintains PMDB Certified Trainer status, & obtains & maintains Master Trainer status, which will require travel to other VHA & DoD facilities nationwide, to teach PMDB Train-the-Trainer courses. Leads a PMDB training team to coordinate training of WCHCS staff. Leads the Behavioral Rapid Response Team (BRRT): Lead a Team of Admin & Clinical Executives such as the Chief of Staff (COS), Chief of Police, Regional Counsel, Patient Safety, Mental Health, to assess, triage & manage patient-generated disruptive behavior immediately. Responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day business of the committee. Implements, educates, trains & updates for local policy on Management of Disruptive Behavior. Serves as consultant to BRRT to identify problems in the behavioral emergency process. Coordinates quality improvement projects around disruptive behavior. Responsible for the management of computer-based flagging systems for identifying potentially violent or dangerous veteran patients, including annual review & maintaining a record of all patient flag reviews. The incumbent will evaluate new requests for flags regarding dangerousness warning of patients. Responsible for all VISN & Central Office requests for information about disruptive behavior training or any data about disruptive behavior incidents. Interfaces with WCHCS Police, Officer of the Inspector General & Coordinated Care Programs to manage patients with disruptive behavior. Provides expert consultation with WCHCS providers regarding management of disruptive patients. Responsible for education, training, implementation of local & national policies pertaining to disruptive behavior. Leads a Team of Administrative & Clinical Executives including Human Resource Employee Relations/Labor Relations representative, Executive Office representative, Chief of Police or other senior level representative, Registered Nurse, & representative from local union & labor bargaining unit to assess, triage & manage employee- generated disruptive behavior immediately. Responsible for financial management of the service, including budget oversight, planning, & management. Develops collaborative relationships with the other clinical service chiefs to assure full support & coordination between services. Breaks down barriers in the workplace in favor of highly reliable work systems. Responsible for assuring appropriate action in matters such as promotions, selections, rewards & recognition, training, & problem resolution as these actions relate to the service. Responsible for development & implementation of competencies, providing opportunities for continuing education, peer review, career development & professional enrichment for service employees. Provide a full range of psychological services, including assessment & using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. Consults with & serves as a resource for other professional personnel concerning the need for & development of psychological services. Provides professional advice & consultation in areas related to professional psychology & behavioral health. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Program Office for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary ®ular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) &federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Available on an ad-hoc basis. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 57522-O Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.